Lowenstein Sandler’s Chief Innovation & Information Officer Maureen Naughton has been named a winner of the Monica Bay Women of Legal Tech Award.
The Monica Bay Award honors women at law firms, legal departments, and legal technology or legal service companies who have achieved notable successes and made significant contributions to legal innovation. It is named after the former editor-in-chief of Legaltech News, a pioneer in the space who fostered an entire generation of legal tech professionals, and who was dedicated to recognizing and empowering women across the industry. Over a dozen judges chose the five honorees in this category from hundreds of worthy submissions.
Naughton leads Lowenstein’s technology strategy, AI strategy, and innovation initiatives. She oversees all technical resources including IT infrastructure, software systems, cybersecurity, and knowledge management while driving digital transformation to enhance operational efficiency and client service. She also manages the firm's Program Management Office (PMO), ensuring strategic project execution and organizational innovation across all business units. She is responsible for strategic planning, budget management, team leadership, and ensuring robust data privacy and security frameworks across the organization.
Prior to joining Lowenstein, Naughton served as Global Head of Legal Operations at ADP. She also spent over seven years at international law firm Goodwin, where she held progressive leadership positions including Head of Program Management, Practice Management, Chief Innovation Officer, and Global Head of Sustainability and Special Projects. Her background includes senior roles in legal and compliance operations at major asset management and multinational investment banking institutions.
Naughton will be honored at the sixth annual Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards and Dinner on Monday, March 9 during the Legalweek 2026 conference in New York.
About Lowenstein Sandler LLP
Lowenstein Sandler LLP is a national law firm with over 400 lawyers based in New York, San Francisco, Palo Alto, Salt Lake City, Roseland, and Washington, D.C. The firm represents leaders in virtually every sector of the global economy, with particular emphasis on investment funds, life sciences, and technology. Recognized for its entrepreneurial spirit and high standard of client service, the firm is committed to the interests of its clients, colleagues, and communities.
